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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.52, 9,546.40 and 2,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.52, 9,546.40 and 2,901.12 is: 4,352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.52 : 9,546.40 = 2,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.52/9,546.40 = 2,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.52x = 9,546.40 × 2,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.52x = 27,695,251.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,695,251.97/6,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.19

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